May Day: Sen. Oyewumi Felicitates with Workers in Osun West
By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
As Workers across the nation celebrates International Workers Day today, The Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has congratulated the entire workers in his constituency and Osun State at large.
Senator Oyewumi who is the Senator representing Osun West District, in his congratulatory message to workers on Wednesday, described Nigerian workers as the central bedrocks on which the building blocks of Nigeria’s national development are laid.
The Ikire born politician called on workers to hold onto those values that encourage productivity in the nation and urged them to remain steadfast.
Senator Oyewumi in his message commended workers for their resilience and patriotism, especially in the face of daunting economic challenges.
“I salute all workers for their sacrifices, patriotism, resilience, and contributions in the nation’s building; without you, there can be no development in the country. Hence, we must always recognize and celebrate the crucial roles that our workers have played and continue to play in all that we have achieved as a nation,” he said
The Red Chamber lawmaker who celebrates with workers under the banners of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress insisted that workers’ welfare should always be placed on any administration’s front burner and given priority by the government and employers of labor because the workers are contributors to the development and nation-building of the country.
While encouraging workers not to be disheartened by the many challenges facing in the course of discharging their lawful duties, Senator Oyewumi noted that, victory comes after been encountered by numerous challenges.
He specifically acknowledged the unparalleled support of Osun workers to the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, urging the workforce in the state not to rest in their oars of togetherness with Mr. Governor.
Senator Oyewumi urged everyone to remain focused on building a more productive and prosperous nation, which, he said, was part of the offerings of the renewed hope in the country, the statement concluded.
